Ventilation and Fire Compliance Enhancement
Airocle delivered a natural ventilation system for Chatswood Public School to improve airflow and indoor air quality across teaching spaces and common areas. The solution was designed to operate passively, providing continuous fresh air while reducing reliance on mechanical systems and associated energy use. As a result, the school now benefits from enhanced ventilation, greater comfort for students and staff, and a healthier learning environment.
KEY OUTCOMES
Enhanced Fire Safety Compliance
Dedicated Smoke & Heat Exhaust
Airocle’s 8 Series fire-rated vents provide automatic smoke and heat release during a fire event, supporting safer evacuation and meeting stringent life-safety requirements for education facilities.
Reliable Passive Operation
No Power, Simple to Maintain
With no moving parts or controls required, the system delivers dependable ventilation performance ideally suited to busy, high-use education facilities.
Energy-Efficient Ventilation
Lower Operating Costs
The natural ventilation system reduces reliance on mechanical fans, providing year-round airflow with zero energy consumption and minimal maintenance.
Chatswood Public School is dedicated to providing a safe and conducive learning environment for its students. They sought to enhance its ventilation systems to meet fire safety compliance standards. Additionally, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a heightened focus on reducing the spread of infectious diseases through improved indoor air quality. To address these multifaceted challenges, the school collaborated with Airocle.
Airocle, in partnership with Chatswood Public School and Aces Air Conditioning, developed a comprehensive solution to meet the school’s ventilation and fire safety compliance requirements. The project included the installation of Airocle’s advanced ventilation systems tailored to the school’s specific needs.
For fire safety compliance, four Airocle 8 Series roof vents were added to the building, each equipped with actuators. The actuators were designed with a failsafe mechanism, utilising fusible link systems that would melt and open in the event of a fire, facilitating smoke and heat extraction to enhance safety.
To meet fire compliance standards and ensure proper ventilation, a total of nine 5 Series roof vents were added throughout the school. Electric dampers were integrated into these ventilation units to provide precise control and airflow management. Airocle’s flexibility allowed for the installation of vents of varying sizes, accommodating the diverse needs of the school’s different spaces.
In addition to these ventilation components, booster fans were strategically added to enhance airflow where needed, optimising indoor air quality and compliance with fire safety standards.
Airocle’s comprehensive approach included supplying, delivering, and installing all ventilation components, ensuring a seamless integration of the systems into the school’s infrastructure.
GALLERY
The collaboration between Chatswood Public School, Airocle, and Aces Air Conditioning resulted in a successful enhancement of the school’s ventilation and fire safety systems.
The addition of Airocle’s 8 Series roof vents, equipped with fire safety actuators and electric dampers, respectively, ensured compliance with fire safety standards. The failsafe fusible link systems provided an added layer of protection in the event of a fire, enhancing the safety of students and staff.
Furthermore, the installation of these ventilation systems played a crucial role in addressing indoor air quality concerns, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Improved ventilation helped reduce the spread of infectious diseases and created a healthier learning environment.
Andrew Rudiman, the salesperson from Airocle, played a pivotal role in coordinating and executing the project, ensuring that the school’s specific needs were met.
The Chatswood Public School project exemplifies how a comprehensive ventilation solution can enhance both safety and indoor air quality in educational institutions. By addressing fire compliance and infectious disease concerns, the school’s commitment to the well-being of its students and staff was reinforced, creating a safer and more comfortable learning environment.
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